United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump The lights on the White House Christmas tree were turned on ThursdayMarking the start of the end-of-year celebrations in front of a large crowd of guests including senior officials, artists and families who were chosen for this occasion.
Trump said from the podium set up in front of the presidential residence, “The debt is returning to the United States, very strongly,” and he took the opportunity to acknowledge the work of the federal forces deployed in Washington under the pretext of fighting crime.
During the ceremony, the President counted down and asked who The First Lady performs the symbolic act of lighting the fir tree.
The Concolor tree, which stands more than six meters (20 feet) tall, comes from the Corson family farm in Sidney, Michigan, and was selected as the winner of the National Christmas Tree Association’s annual contest.
Decorating the tree and the White House rooms was the responsibility of the Office of the First Lady, which each year oversees all the details of the decoration and Christmas preparations.
Music was another attraction of the concert Share the legendary The Beach Boys And many country music bands who encouraged attendees with their performances.
The event also featured guest figures such as Wayne Gretzky, the historic hockey player, and other leaders of American sports and culture.
Trump took the opportunity to recall some of the achievements his administration achieved during his first year in office, including: Organizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming Olympic Gamesas well as other developments in infrastructure and security.
The White House Tree Lighting Ceremony, which It dates back to 1923It is one of the most symbolic Christmas events at the presidential residence and brings together leaders, families and artists every year around a tradition that combines religious, cultural and social symbolism.